In the context of operant conditioning, any stimulus that increases the probability that a preceding behavior will be repeated is known as a(n) ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


reinforcer

Psychology

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Psychology

A problem with healthy behaviors is that people are exposed to a great deal of conflicting information about what is healthy or unhealthy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

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a. territorial b. environmental c. behavioral d. engineering

Psychology

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a. a decline b. no change c. a moderate increase d. a large increase

Psychology